Award

TC431 - Welfare Funeral Services

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

08 Jun 2021 at 09:51

Tender

28 Jan 2021 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council is undertaking a tender process for "TC431 – Welfare Funeral Services," estimated to arrange approximately 120 funerals annually, with about 70 being welfare funerals. This contract focuses on providing services for public funerals and may also extend to private funerals if sufficient funds are available. The contract is classified under "Other community, social and personal services," with a total value of £630,000. The tender period ended on 1 March 2021, and the procurement method is an open procedure. The contract was signed on 8 June 2021 and is currently active.

This procurement opportunity presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for funeral service providers who can offer quality welfare funeral services adhering to the outlined social and environmental criteria. Businesses with experience in handling funerals, especially those that can demonstrate added social value or unique quality offerings, would be well positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender enables firms to not only expand their operations but also contribute positively to their local community through meaningful service delivery.

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Notice Title

TC431 - Welfare Funeral Services

Notice Description

It is estimated that Manchester City Council will arrange approximately 120 funerals each year. Approximately 70 of these will be public (welfare) funerals arranged under this contract. The remainder will be private funerals arranged in cases where there are sufficient funds in the estate. These numbers are estimates based on recent years and cannot be guaranteed. This contract is specifically for the public funerals only. However, we would also use the services of the appointed Funeral Director to undertake the private funerals as well. The split is approximately 70% welfare funerals, 30% private funerals

Lot Information

Lot 1

TC431 - Welfare Funeral Services It is estimated that Manchester City Council will arrange approximately 120 funerals each year. Approximately 70 of these will be public (welfare) funerals arranged under this contract. The remainder will be private funerals arranged in cases where there are sufficient funds in the estate. These numbers are estimates based on recent years and cannot be guaranteed. This contract is specifically for the public funerals only. However, we would also use the services of the appointed Funeral Director to undertake the private funerals as well. The split is approximately 70% welfare funerals, 30% private funerals Additional information: It is estimated that Manchester City Council will arrange approximately 120 funerals each year. Approximately 70 of these will be public (welfare) funerals arranged under this contract. The remainder will be private funerals arranged in cases where there are sufficient funds in the estate. These numbers are estimates based on recent years and cannot be guaranteed. This contract is specifically for the public funerals only. However, we would also use the services of the appointed Funeral Director to undertake the private funerals as well. The split is approximately 70% welfare funerals, 30% private funerals

Renewal: Potential for up to further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028e17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012772-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Damayanti Tailor
Contact Email
damayanti.tailor@manchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612344106

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREATER MANCHESTER FUNERAL SERVICE

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